Calcutta Stock Exchange Is Coming Back After A Decade; 8 Things To Know About India’s Oldest Stock Exchange

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Calcutta Stock Exchange

It is an Indian stock exchange based in Kolkata.

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Oldest Stock Exchange

It is the oldest stock exchange in Asia 3rd largest bourse in India.

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When Was It Founded?

It was founded on May 1908 at China Bazar Street.

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Britishh East India Company Stocks

The British East India Company's loan stock trades are documented in the oldest Indian securities transaction records.

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Gained Popularity In 1966

The cake gained popularity in 1966 when a baker baked this cake called ‘Tunnel of Fudge’.

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There Was A Library!

There was a public library on the property that could be visited for a fee.

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Reorganised In 1908

The stock exchange was reorganised with 150 members in 1908 when it took on its current structure. 

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Investment By BSE

By acquiring 5% of the Calcutta Stock Exchange, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has made a calculated strategic investment in the latter.

After a decade, the Calcutta Stock Exchange is coming back!

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